Innovative Features in Microwave Ovens

Microwave ovens have come a long way. They do more than defrost and reheat food. These days you’ll find innovative features that make meal prep easier. Learn more in this better Homes and Gardens video:

Convenient upgrades make microwaving food and drinks easier than ever:

• Some models offer convection cooking technology, though they tend to be more expensive. A fan at the back circulates hot air throughout the unit for even cooking that produces perfectly browned baked goods and tender meats.
• Uneven cooking is a microwaving pain point, but new evenness technology eliminates cold spots when you heat up a dish. The diamond pattern found at the back of the unit featured in this video also helps ensure consist cooking by deflecting and dispersing microwaves evenly around food.
• Microwave ovens with inverter technology also deliver precise cooking that comes in handy if you need to cook at low power levels.
• Look for humidity sensors. They help detect when food is done and adjust cooking time accordingly to avoid under- and over-cooked food.
• Over-the-range microwaves are popular for their built-in ventilation that removes cooking steam and odors.